Every now and then I get the urge to use my scrapbook supplies in a new way. I guess you could call it thinking outside the album? The March Messy Box lips overlay was one of those items I wish I could multiply with a snap of my fingers. So I decided it needed a more visible place in my studio than tucked inside a photo pocket. I also loved the three iridescent foil cards that came with this kit. One of them would be so fun to send as a postcard or pinned to a physical inspiration board (the old school, non-Pinterest kind). This kit is really fun for spring, but it’s one where you could keep using your scraps all summer long.
I grabbed an inexpensive brushed gold frame on sale at a craft store for this project. It came with a matte, but my photo proportions didn’t fit it, so I ditched it. If you wanted to use a smaller amount of your overlay or even printed card stock, a matte is a good option for helping fill that space. I chose a mint card stock I had in my stash and then cut them both to fit the frame. I was going to leave this photo blank but then added the gold alpha text last minute. It’s been one of the themes of the last 18 months with so many big, unexpected, scary, and exciting changes with my daily routine. So it’s a reminder to not grow complacent and always be open to the next thing that crosses my path. It’s my reminder to set some goals and be thinking ahead, and I have a fun spot in my studio above my desk for it.
I used a few of the page holders from the A Beautiful Mess shop for these two pages to showcase all three card sizes and filled them in with some photos from the last month or so. Using these cards for half of my layout or more has been fun because I don’t have to overthink things. They provide the colors and fun fonts I always want, and then I can find little ways to add stories in between the images to help document things I don’t want to forget.
Have I mentioned how fun the iridescent foil cards are? SO FUN!
What are some fun ways you’re using your Messy Box supplies this month? Are you resisting the urge to hoard the pastel pink stickers, too? #thestruggleisreal -Rachel
Credits//Author and Photography: Rachel Denbow. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
15 Comments
Definitely loving the DIY addition you’ve made to the frame! The gold matches all of your lovely supplies :)!
Didn’t know you guys were doing a subscription box that’s so cool, I love subscription boxes!
Meme
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Yes, we actually have two. One called Messy Box which is great for scrapbooking, and the other is called Happy Mail and it’s a monthly package of lots of exclusive stationary we design. We LOVE designing all the pieces every month! You can read more about our subscriptions here:
http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/how-subscriptions-work
-Emma
So cute!! Wish I would make more time for things like this!
Thanks for the inspiration 🙂 x
Looks great! (I love the colours this month.)
I like the spring colors and I always love seeing what Rachel can do with the products. I do miss seeing Elsie’s layouts as well, she’s one of the reasons why I started scrapbooking!
Thank you! xo -Rachel
Gold never gets old! Sorry, that was a bad pun. 😉 -Rachel
haha!
Laura
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The colors in the March box are amazing! And, Rachel, you are so talented! I love seeing how you use the supplies in different ways! It’s inspiring. I’m trying to use my old supplies in new ways, so tips like these are great!
Laura
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I know you’re super busy, Elsie, but I miss your pages too!
Laura
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Love the idea, it looks great!
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These colors are absolutely lovely! I can never say no to a golden frame.
Lisa Favre
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Love the colours, love the creation and love this post 🙂
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Love these posts, so inspiring and I have started organizing myself to start my own scrapbook! Question for you Rachel, do you have to size all your photos in Photoshop or do you just print them and crop? I have created templates in Photoshop for the different sizes of photos but it takes so long to edit and print.